---
title: Success stories - Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien GmbH
url: "https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/en/success-stories/"
description: "For us, enjoyment has been a part of history for several centuries: You can find out everything about the history of our company and our brands here!"
image: "https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/NTb-TvcQz7fleimi_0cZ14Uzibd-Crjop7cm9xYffZU/q:85/w:770/h:330/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDAxLXJrcy13aXJkLW1hcmt0ZnVlaHJlcl82YzBlMTYyOWVi:t/cb:07e5b7e89cf1980e4da803a348edcdf4f459ca8a/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDAxLXJrcy13aXJkLW1hcmt0ZnVlaHJlci5qcGc"
date: 2020-05-05
modified: 2025-07-16
lastUpdated: 2025-07-16
---

# Success stories - Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien GmbH

1. [Home](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/en/)
2. [Company](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/en/company/about-us-1/)
3. success stories

 Contents

     ![Elegant couple in red dress and suit in front of train](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/_1alnDWcTE5-arh4RRvh70hBvx-v-Olywl0lS-wfkYE/q:85/w:400/h:267/fn:Y3NtX3JvdGthZXBwY2hlbl90dnNwb3RfMjAwMF9zbGlkZV82NDFkMTA3OGUw:t/cb:5d88bdadabb0edcc984fd7aaccfd96157e34ee2a/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL3JvdGthZXBwY2hlbl90dnNwb3RfMjAwMF9zbGlkZS5qcGc "Romantic encounter with champagne bottle in the background") STORIES OF SUCCESS AND ENJOYMENT
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We combine tradition and modernity in a way that few other companies can. Many of our brands and locations have centuries of history – be it winegrowing in Baden, which dates back to the 12th century, grain brandy in Nordhausen, which has its roots in the early 16th century, or the foundation of Rotkäppchen in 1856.

Immerse yourself with us in the history of our company and our brands! We are convinced that the future needs a past! Only those who hold on to their roots can build the future on this strong foundation.

OUR SUCCESS STORIES AT A GLANCE
-------------------------------

Scroll horizontally through the most important events in our company history by holding down the Shift key and scrolling with the mouse.

      ![Management Rotkäppchen Mumm](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/ibO4VaHXNL_zHcX94UkTx5Olam-f4CCGiunhgS1rxAg/q:85/w:400/h:267/fn:Y3NtX0dlc2NoYWVmdHNmdWVocnVuZ19Sb3RrYWVwcGNoZW4tTXVtbV8xMDI0eDY4M3B4XzExZTE1ZDExMTY:t/cb:367298badf2079917d8020d8eb3ab3df4a083aaa/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL0dlc2NoYWVmdHNmdWVocnVuZ19Sb3RrYWVwcGNoZW4tTXVtbV8xMDI0eDY4M3B4LmpwZw "Management Rotkäppchen Mumm")  ##### 2025

### **Generation change 2.0**

On 01.03.2025, Silvia Wiesner takes over the helm as the new CEO of Rotkäppchen-Mumm from Christof Queisser, who is leaving the company. On 01.02.2025, Markus Jauch starts as the new Managing Director Operations.

    ![Historic building with an impressive tower and a large bottle](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/Monyya8tMy4PUgoBKYNiYW_XBVO9dPV1lRHPVNbB8lU/q:85/w:400/h:267/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDIzLXJrLWVybGVibmlzd2VsdF9ybDIwMjNfZDAxNDFlOTUwYg:t/cb:d6546aaa3bc53530ad4b67e224a74f794ecb900f/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDIzLXJrLWVybGVibmlzd2VsdF9ybDIwMjMuanBn "Charming cityscape with a striking tower and a giant bottle")  ##### 2023

### OPENING OF THE ROTKÄPPCHEN ERLEBNISWELT

With the Adventure World in Freyburg (Unstrut), the Lovebrand Rotkäppchen has a new home that offers visitors an interactive and modern experience.

    ![Berlin Bear Seal logo from 1950](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/hPFFVXlIy94D5DDYiicmkl7Seez-0oZrmKQiTviY49w/q:85/w:392/h:300/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE5LUJlcmxpbmVyLUJhZXJlbnNpZWdlbF9yazIwMjNfYTgwMGQ2MTBhNg:t/cb:9dc94c982dc7392ccedb3cf7d7a060f393944608/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE5LUJlcmxpbmVyLUJhZXJlbnNpZWdlbF9yazIwMjMuanBn "Berlin Bear Seal logo from 1950")  ##### 2020

### ACQUISITION OF BERLINER BÄRENSIEGEL GMBH

With the brands Humboldt Gin and Wurzelpeter Berlin

    ![Brand logo of Eggers and Franke Holding](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/ISWD-f0XzqINjBxr-WcgWV3b6lA-R89GaRVxTQF5CF4/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE4LWFrcXVpc2l0aW9uLWVnZ2Vycy1mcmFua2VfM2U1ZTU4NjQ1NQ:t/cb:55818598b60019c83d439b0cc3d5c5004562c740/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE4LWFrcXVpc2l0aW9uLWVnZ2Vycy1mcmFua2UuanBn "Logo of Eggers and Franke Holding in elegant font")  ##### 2018

### ACQUISITION OF EGGERS & FRANKE

With the [Eggers & Franke](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/unternehmen/eggers-franke/) Group from Bremen, Rotkäppchen-Mumm acquires Germany's leading trading house for high-quality wines and spirits.

    ![Margravial Baden Wine House Logo Design](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/F1LCMrGPbYJHOPELPYx3UVK6bVgbELOxByuN5gGLZdI/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE3LWdydWVuZHVuZy1tYXJrZ3JhZWZsaWNoLWJhZGlzY2hlcy13ZWluaGF1c18yZDNmNjYxMDM0:t/cb:df765f6944322bc1b10a0f3514d8b1eacb90a919/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE3LWdydWVuZHVuZy1tYXJrZ3JhZWZsaWNoLWJhZGlzY2hlcy13ZWluaGF1cy5qcGc "Margravial Baden Wine House Logo Design") ##### 2017

### FOUNDATION OF THE MARKGRÄFLICH BADISCHES WEINHAUS

Joint venture with the traditional House of Margrave of Baden: Foundation of the Markgräflich Badisches Weinhaus.

  ![Ruggeri logo with symbolism and lettering](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/E9L6zojH1EdoSGeC8VJHLDR71gCpksCkFqZ-d5ztX4A/q:85/w:400/h:160/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE3LWFrcXVpc2l0aW9uLXJ1Z2dlcmlfNTNmNmNiN2ExOA:t/cb:6af9045bfe993374a0c460a5512fa8930d11bb46/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE3LWFrcXVpc2l0aW9uLXJ1Z2dlcmkuanBn " Elegant design of the Ruggeri brand logo") ##### 2017

### EXPANSION OF THE BRAND PORTFOLIO

[Ruggeri](http://www.ruggeri.it/) expands the brand portfolio of Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien GmbH to include one of Italy's leading Prosecco brands.

    ![Charming Fox with Jägermeister Bottle and Shot Glasses](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/R1q3_WzeeKei83Rv0kqQlNw0KUCTRDeWmtNDyMLBli4/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE1LWVyd2VpdGVydW5nLW1hcmtlbnBvcnRmb2xpby1ub3JkYnJhbmQtbW9yZGhhdXNlbl9hODU4Zjc2MDc4:t/cb:e6be21283b01dc8954809f3cb716568b17dd9d4f/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE1LWVyd2VpdGVydW5nLW1hcmtlbnBvcnRmb2xpby1ub3JkYnJhbmQtbW9yZGhhdXNlbi5qcGc "Charming Fox with Jägermeister Bottle and Shot Glasses") ##### 2015

### EXPANSION OF BRAND PORTFOLIO

[Nordbrand Nordhausen](https://www.nordbrand-nordhausen.de/) acquires the traditional rum brand Asmussen, the herb liqueur Fläminger Jagd and Boddel and Balle rums.

  ![The new sparkling drinks from Sprizz Zero](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/d10A0P54qz0AhJXuiAXcSezvd1DZhshD4Snv69AZ1O4/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE1LXVlYmVybmFobWUtc3ByaXp6ZXJvX2RlOGQ2NTc2ZjI:t/cb:512ce5394dbb5cb41cbb5fb2e5ced6f62dec3d2b/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE1LXVlYmVybmFobWUtc3ByaXp6ZXJvLmpwZw "SprizzZero: A delight for every occasion and every taste") ##### 2015

### ACQUISITION OF SPRIZZERÒ

And yet another new category: drinking culture in a can. The Aperitivo Sprizzerò Originale de Martin from South Tyrol is taken over by the owner family.

    ![Create colorful cocktails with Rotkäppchen Fruitsecco](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/iFxQ4kZYQpBSKuPyGWb3SHCA6lnZ3FLXx5pmrxMUJiE/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE0LWVpbnRyaXR0LWluLWVpbi1uZXVlcy1zZWdtZW50XzEzOGE4MzI5MzI:t/cb:b380477ab4e47e94fdaf4971c8fbeff1b2df64a3/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDE0LWVpbnRyaXR0LWluLWVpbi1uZXVlcy1zZWdtZW50LmpwZw "Create colorful cocktails with Rotkäppchen Fruitsecco")  ##### 2014

### LAUNCH IN A NEW SEGMENT

Rotkäppchen Fruchtsecco is successfully launched in the wine-based mixed drinks segment.

    ![A man in a suit with a Rotkäppchen champagne bottle in the background](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/Zz74bAvhcqz4_AL64sdgdTmm0tmLk_4acixK_yJ5YOM/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDEzLWdlbmVyYXRpb25zd2VjaHNlbF81ZTkzYTkwNGQx:t/cb:16647dc17ae44c12583671547ce9f1bb9650471e/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDEzLWdlbmVyYXRpb25zd2VjaHNlbC5qcGc "A man in a suit with a Rotkäppchen champagne bottle in the background")  ##### 2013

### GENERATIONAL CHANGE

The planned generational change in the Rotkäppchen-Mumm management team begins. Gunter Heise, who had been managing partner and spokesperson of the Executive Board for 20 years, becomes chairman of the advisory board. Christof Queisser is appointed chairman of the Executive Board.

    ![Blanchet: Three different wines in stylish bottles](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/VSO_5IiHdnCr3S6_ccFBStR1MXK7lglrPRijmInJkjo/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA5LXVlYmVybmFobWUtYmxhbmNoZXRfM2ZkNWU5NWY2MA:t/cb:8a09113cc11691f003b93b05aaba52d1f36fcc03/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA5LXVlYmVybmFobWUtYmxhbmNoZXQuanBn "Blanchet: Colored wine bottles for every taste")  ##### 2009

### ACQUISITION OF BLANCHET

Acquisition of the successful French wine brand [Blanchet](https://www.blanchet.de/).

    ![Elegant bottle of Prosecco for unforgettable moments](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/taByydmp7b1YloN3UvUV7cQqTrolJypSrWLKlPZO0CQ/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA4LWVpbi1uZXVlcy1tYXJrdHNlZ21lbnRfNmExNjcwZDkxNA:t/cb:8f2c590c1a7fdeaccf930c6982155f5e8410842f/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA4LWVpbi1uZXVlcy1tYXJrdHNlZ21lbnQuanBn "Rotkäppchen: Refreshing sparkling wine for festive celebrations and occasions")  ##### 2008

### A NEW MARKET SEGMENT

The introduction of [Rotkäppchen Alcohol-Free](http://www.alkoholfrei.de/) taps into a market segment with huge growth potential.

    ![Four men toast a special occasion](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/GIlmNwHgv1H0T0Yg88pwht-6JlB5CjE_7s8saJAYX0U/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA2LXVlYmVybmFobWUtZWNrZXMtc3Bpcml0dW9zZW4tdW5kLXdlaW5fYzVhNjQyOWFjOA:t/cb:1fdfb6d9560d8a574fff0f34f4e96dfec5b5bde1/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA2LXVlYmVybmFobWUtZWNrZXMtc3Bpcml0dW9zZW4tdW5kLXdlaW4uanBn "Four men toast a special occasion") ##### **2007**

### **ACQUISITION OF ECKES SPIRITS & WINE**

The acquisition of [Eckes Spirituosen & Wein](https://www.eckes-edlelikoere.de/) creates "Germany's house of sparkling wine, spirits and wine". The brands Chantré, Mariacron, Echter Nordhäuser, Eckes Edelkirsch and Nordbrand Nordhausen are added.

  ![A group of six people pose in front of a festive backdrop decorated with banners and decorations.](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/K-cRMYaESWf3xmuR72idDXW17CcUZf7Wk96Ak5Izue0/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA3LTUwMC1qYWhyZS1rb3JuYnJlbm50cmFkaXRpb25fOWE1YzE0ZGNiOQ:t/cb:a6ba1c760a76783b84fe78432ee86e01aee64003/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvSGlzdG9yaWUvcm0tZXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuLTIwMDctNTAwLWphaHJlLWtvcm5icmVubnRyYWRpdGlvbi5qcGc "Solemn gathering to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Nordhäuser Korn") ##### **2007**

### **500 YEARS OF GRAIN DISTILLING**

[Nordbrand Nordhausen](https://www.nordbrand-nordhausen.de/) celebrates the 500th anniversary of grain distilling in Nordhausen.

    ![Elegant wine bottles with different varieties](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/FRS6BMBe-bKQh45p9-gJcEh4-smUvcTNZPW7V0mgNOs/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA2LWVpbnRyaXR0LWluLWRpZS1rYXRlZ29yaWUtd2Vpbl9iMzdlMGFjYWY2:t/cb:cec135a211e589890b3cee4eacafde187333580f/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA2LWVpbnRyaXR0LWluLWRpZS1rYXRlZ29yaWUtd2Vpbi5qcGc "Elegant wine bottles with different varieties") ##### 2006

### DEBUT IN A NEW CATEGORY

Debut in a new category for the Company, wine: [Rotkäppchen Qualitätswein](https://www.rotkaeppchen.de/sortiment/qualitaetswein/).

  ![Traditional sparkling wine label from Kloss Foerster](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/bNllSxxFX1Ux81ZpSDGHpYJQ6jhsq2JpRYIeuTmdzSs/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA2LWthdWYtdm9uLWtsb3NzLXVuZC1mb2Vyc3Rlcl83NGEzYzY5MDg1:t/cb:663911c0778c22cc3a938dd0f04b76c6f58c67ac/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA2LWthdWYtdm9uLWtsb3NzLXVuZC1mb2Vyc3Rlci5qcGc "Traditional sparkling wine label from Kloss Foerster") ##### 2006

### PURCHASE OF KLOSS & FOERSTER

Purchase of the Kloss & Foerster brand.

  ![Rotkäppchen: A sparkling history of sparkling wine culture](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/6ZzTiTV1ZqZ3eKsw69sn4AARVYzUOk8SUMHJrkKNlKI/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA2LXJvdGthZXBwY2hlbi1jaHJvbmlrLTFfZGQzMmViOTIwMA:t/cb:a0205ac7728e38d14d196e7a1b586fe8ebacbbf4/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDA2LXJvdGthZXBwY2hlbi1jaHJvbmlrLTEuanBn "Rotkäppchen: A sparkling history of sparkling wine") ##### 2006

### ROTKÄPPCHEN CHRONICLE

The comprehensive Rotkäppchen Chronicle was published in 2006 to mark the company's 150th anniversary.

[DOWNLOAD CHRONICLE](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/fileadmin/Dateien/rz_150jahrebuch.pdf "Download Chronicle")

    ![Six different sparkling wine brands for special occasions](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/5-B5NVWwYeGdjOf9onGxpJ4iLSrqxzH27lR2Y0imhjo/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDAzLXVlYmVybmFobWUtZ2VsZGVybWFubl9kNzU1Yjk2YjUw:t/cb:460668e6d9ea0cbdd3d75b5f7fc3521119baea3b/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDAzLXVlYmVybmFobWUtZ2VsZGVybWFubi5qcGc "Six different sparkling wine brands for special occasions")  ##### 2003

### ACQUISITION OF GELDERMANN

Acquisition of [Geldermann Privatsektkellerei](https://www.geldermann.de/) in Breisach am Rhein from the owners.

    ![Rotkäppchen: A symbol of German sparkling wine enjoyment](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/A4kd7bfn6uza0Q0lkak-o33rwm_KT2ilag8Fh8buN1k/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDAyLXVlYmVybmFobWUtZGVyLW1hcmtlbi12b24tc2VhZ3JhbV83ODU1MWFiM2Rk:t/cb:a97b68949db5f9bb81444eb3a4fc22aa203b1fcd/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDAyLXVlYmVybmFobWUtZGVyLW1hcmtlbi12b24tc2VhZ3JhbS5qcGc "Rotkäppchen: A symbol of German sparkling wine enjoyment")  ##### 2002

### ACQUISITION OF SEAGRAM BRANDS

[Rotkäppchen](http://www.rotkaeppchen.de/) Sektkellerei acquires the brands [Mumm](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/en/), [Jules Mumm](https://www.julesmumm.de/) and [MM Extra](https://www.mm-extra.de/) from Seagram, in addition to the sparkling wine cellars in Eltville and Hochheim.

    ![Elegant couple with champagne bottle in hand](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/jxqTEjjtD4vl7z4ICj087MtuDBmP31cvPAd7qQpw9ls/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDAxLXJrcy13aXJkLW1hcmt0ZnVlaHJlcl80NTgzZmJkNjhj:t/cb:07e5b7e89cf1980e4da803a348edcdf4f459ca8a/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0yMDAxLXJrcy13aXJkLW1hcmt0ZnVlaHJlci5qcGc "Elegant couple with champagne bottle in hand")  ##### 2001

### MARKET LEADERSHIP

[Rotkäppchen](https://www.rotkaeppchen.de/) sparkling wine becomes market leader in Germany.

    ![Three exquisite bottles of sparkling wine in different colors](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/9mKezICJq2T6zeRb_x4dgDJu9VawQp3CQSy6euovSz8/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTk4LWVpbmZ1ZWhydW5nLWp1bGVzLW11bW1fNGRiYTJkNmJmMQ:t/cb:e816a2721560bfc7df53bafb2dcc1483af512ba9/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTk4LWVpbmZ1ZWhydW5nLWp1bGVzLW11bW0uanBn "Three exquisite bottles of sparkling wine in different colors")  ##### 1998

### LAUNCH OF JULES MUMM

[Jules Mumm](https://www.julesmumm.de/) is launched.

    ![ Group photo of six people in front of an elegant staircase](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/A0Om4UYCsnKSmTQxq87Lzjz8Pqh49YWKuOGmYMB5294/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTkzLW1hbmFnZW1lbnQtYnV5LW91dF9iNjFjYmY1YjEw:t/cb:80814651d74fb7fb3b77f682fc1fc7ac5c5e72ee/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTkzLW1hbmFnZW1lbnQtYnV5LW91dC5qcGc "Gruppenfoto Group photo of six people in front of an elegant staircase von sechs Personen vor einer eleganten Treppe")  ##### 1993

### MANAGEMENT-BUY-OUT

Management buyout through five members of the Rotkäppchen Sektkellerei executive board, Gunter Heise, Dr Lutz Lange, Jutta Polomski, Ulrich Wiegel and Hans-Jürgen Krieger, along with the family of businessman Harald Eckes-Chantré.

    ![ Impressive architecture of an old industrial building](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/mb5L5t8TRBbNnAuDfGE3GFTMSfMQNDbvaqrZN7mz828/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTkxLWFic2F0emVpbmJydWNoX2NhMTZmMGMwZTM:t/cb:9e1c20a205a463aca4e1e03fdf5e0292e00207ae/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTkxLWFic2F0emVpbmJydWNoLmpwZw " Impressive architecture of an old industrial building")  ##### 1991

### DROPPING SALES

Sales of [Rotkäppchen](https://www.rotkaeppchen.de/) sparkling wine drop to three million bottles annually, as a result of losing many sales channels. 300 of the 360 employees are made redundant.

    ![Aerial view of a rural industrial plant with green fields](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/wwcZO8jrvBHEAhV0i0uhYjH1WwOZEXv0pg7FtjJTmGs/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTkwLXJvdGthZXBjaGVuLXVlYmVyZnVlaHJ1bmctaW4tdHJldWhhbmRfMGZjNjVjNjVkYg:t/cb:fb7eaf955b6e3e35141479f32091cf3167ff229b/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTkwLXJvdGthZXBjaGVuLXVlYmVyZnVlaHJ1bmctaW4tdHJldWhhbmQuanBn "Aerial view of a rural industrial plant with green fields")  ##### 1990

### CHANGE FROM A STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISE TO A TRUST

After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Rotkäppchen Sektkellerei is changed from a state-owned enterprise to a trust with the aim of finding a purchaser.

    ![Elegant sparkling wine with a red cork for special occasions](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/a-ZtF4A6lM3eiqf2yh1YxWjD8EhRNCgGG61nv8dVsgo/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTg4LTE1LTUtbWlsbGlvbmVuLXZlcmthdWZ0ZS1mbGFzY2hlbl8zOWExMWJiYWJl:t/cb:c7b5bf508922ba18be45514f771cbad5561f9c36/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTg4LTE1LTUtbWlsbGlvbmVuLXZlcmthdWZ0ZS1mbGFzY2hlbi5qcGc "Elegant sparkling wine with a red cork for special occasions")  ##### 1988

### 15.5 MILLION BOTTLES SOLD

In the GDR, [Rotkäppchen](https://www.rotkaeppchen.de/) sells 15.5 million bottles of the sparkling wine with the red cap – the highest annual sales volume ever.

    ![Eltville am Rhein: A charming destination for travelers and wine lovers](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/a-X1-jL9TssBTokWM9On2kZAGdwvW8OLK0re1GDyhM4/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTg0LXNlYWdyYW0tdWViZXJuaW1tdF9tbV9mNTFjYWY3ODEw:t/cb:a9ee650862c07dd843296ef8984fb195b92ff5e7/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTg0LXNlYWdyYW0tdWViZXJuaW1tdF9tbS5qcGc "Eltville am Rhein: A charming destination for travelers and wine lovers")  ##### 1984

### SEAGRAM ACQUIRES MATHEUS MÜLLER

The Canadian beverage company Seagram, now proprietor of the [Mumm](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/en/) brand and the Burgeff in Hochheim sparkling wine cellar, acquires the [Matheus Müller sparkling wine cellar](https://www.mm-extra.de/) in Eltville.

    ![Chantre: Important speech in the past](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/e14vXR2EKGRq-7q76sf5AzH23lPszEuhxjRtzTYyWEk/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTUzLWVudHN0ZWh1bmctdm9uLWNoYW50cmVfNmVmNzkxMzNlNw:t/cb:e461d3dbbcbca8aee58c098709a6b26b3a600499/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTUzLWVudHN0ZWh1bmctdm9uLWNoYW50cmUuanBn "Chantre: Important speech in the past")  ##### 1953

### CREATION OF CHANTRÉ

Ludwig Eckes creates the first ‘mild brandy’, [Chantré](https://www.chantre.de/), which later becomes a clear market leader.

    ![Three bottles of Prosecco from Ruggeri stand in front of elegant packaging that displays the brand name in gold letters.](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/gjj00Zue7VEt6T2HHUeEaustNyYLHrvUBK1bzeQUyV4/q:85/w:254/h:300/fn:Y3NtXzE5NTBfUnVnZ2VyaV83YTVhMDM0Yjc2:t/cb:86162bf90ff0c4befe707680ff0f180ebca61e39/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi91c2VyX3VwbG9hZC8xOTUwX1J1Z2dlcmkucG5n "Elegant set of Ruggeri Prosecco bottles in a gift package")  ##### 1950

### Foundation of Ruggeri

The roots of Ruggeri go back to the 19th century, when Eliseo Bisol and his son Luigi were one of the first wine producers in Valdobbiadene. In 1950, descendant Giustino Bisol founded today's Ruggeri winery.

    ![Eckes Edelkirsch liqueur bottle with traditional design](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/7D3jU24UarG2_oByWo8VEIi36O-sZODdYSmWrQeabW4/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTQ5LW1hcmtlbmVpbnRyYWd1bmctdm9uLWVja2VzLWVkZWxraXJzY2hfYWJiZjZkMmMwNA:t/cb:78754200c9e6a81c7ae85bccd136cd01dba1924e/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTQ5LW1hcmtlbmVpbnRyYWd1bmctdm9uLWVja2VzLWVkZWxraXJzY2guanBn "Eckes Edelkirsch liqueur bottle with traditional design")  ##### 1949

### BRAND REGISTRATION OF ECKES EDELKIRSCH

[Eckes Edelkirsch](https://www.eckes-edlelikoere.de/edelkirsch/) cherry liqueur, which has been in existence since 1931, is registered as a brand.

    ![Real Nordhausen beer truck from the past](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/Oj4pruuWh-bepGG0ElCocPxs5mxXXizg6CEJOsuEs8g/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTQ4LWdydWVuZHVuZy1ub3JkYnJhbmRfNTQxODNhOGU4MA:t/cb:00697b40b736d746d0926b698748b71079d9dd27/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTQ4LWdydWVuZHVuZy1ub3JkYnJhbmQuanBn "Real Nordhausen beer truck from the past") ##### 1948

### FOUNDATION OF NORDBRAND

Foundation of the [Nordbrand Nordhausen](https://www.nordbrand-nordhausen.de/) brand.

  ![Historic wine cellars with impressive wooden barrels](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/r2xC6pu0VpVmyp_mqxaXKr2cR-koCCPle-3eb-B6-QQ/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTQ4LXVtd2FuZGx1bmctdm9uLXJvdGthZXBwY2hlbi1pbi1laW5lbi12b2xrc2VpZ2VuZW4tYmV0cmllYl9jZmJiNDkyZmVj:t/cb:85cd96a1ae977c8fa33dc81f38afc4b99cd584ed/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTQ4LXVtd2FuZGx1bmctdm9uLXJvdGthZXBwY2hlbi1pbi1laW5lbi12b2xrc2VpZ2VuZW4tYmV0cmllYi5qcGc "Historic wine cellars with impressive wooden barrels") ##### 1948

### ROTKÄPPCHEN BECOMES A STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISE

Günther Kloss, owner of the Kloss & Foerster sparkling wine cellar, is dispossessed and moves to Rüdesheim. Rotkäppchen Sektkellerei becomes a state-owned enterprise.

    ![Historical sign of the Villa G.H. von Mumm](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/n_BrQQPDKtAu9vs3TDqD6AE2MRXBJqjOODb13nfpths/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTIyLWdydWVuZHVuZy1naC12b24tbXVtbV84ZDc0Y2NkNzM2:t/cb:302a386b05d0007d4f43c695927a6a62591af697/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xOTIyLWdydWVuZHVuZy1naC12b24tbXVtbS5qcGc "Historical sign of the Villa G.H. von Mumm")  ##### 1922

### ESTABLISHMENT OF MUMM WINE CELLAR

During World War I, the German Mumm family is dispossessed in France and establishes the G.H. von Mumm sparkling wine cellar in Frankfurt. The sparkling wine is produced at Matheus Müller.

    ![Champagne bottle with wings and year 1856](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/P_7bSImbyBmfkHHXH4AoNkBsZFGXdlVvosK-98-M8cY/q:85/w:300/h:300/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODk0LXJvdGthZXBwY2hlbi13aXJkLW1hcmtlXzJjMzQ4NzQxYWE:t/cb:0658b796980b9e7358f7cc2d287fa3660a94833d/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODk0LXJvdGthZXBwY2hlbi13aXJkLW1hcmtlLmpwZw "Champagne bottle with wings and year 1856")  ##### 1894

### FOUNDATION OF ROTKÄPPCHEN BRAND

Foundation of the [Rotkäppchen](https://www.rotkaeppchen.de/) brand by Kloss & Foerster. The bottle’s red cap gives the [Rotkäppchen](https://www.rotkaeppchen.de/) brand its name.

    ![Kloss-Förster success stories](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/NXQ0Gse84r0cvTmlx5ICZutCCMuUdtfyiNK948NCpGk/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9nc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuLTE4NTYtZ3J1ZW5kdW5nLWtsb3NzLWZvZXJzdGVyXzJjNjgwYWRkMDQ:t/cb:83dc27d5f4f2d9cf833de52637debdbe9abd42d6/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9nc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuLTE4NTYtZ3J1ZW5kdW5nLWtsb3NzLWZvZXJzdGVyLmpwZw "Kloss-Förster success stories")  ##### 1856

### THE FOUNDATION STONE IS LAID FOR ROTKÄPPCHEN

The foundation stone is laid for Rotkäppchen: the brothers Moritz and Julius Kloss team up with their friend Carl Foerster to establish a winery in Freyburg (Unstrut) and start producing champagne.

    ![Success stories Founding Deutz Geldermann](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/bIa1GBWmhsdka2u1cO0pYLiTH75mAxuiRK_l3Xy9MpA/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODM4LWdydWVuZHVuZy1hYmItZGV1dHotZ2VsZGVybWFubl8zZGM1MzBhMzNm:t/cb:8d0a79b3658a52c847bfbf3b0467cd888df95f26/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODM4LWdydWVuZHVuZy1hYmItZGV1dHotZ2VsZGVybWFubi5qcGc "Success stories Founding Deutz Geldermann")  ##### 1838

### FOUNDATION OF DEUTZ & GELDERMANN

William Deutz and Peter Geldermann from Aachen found the Deutz & Geldermann champagne cellar in Ay in the province of Champagne.

    ![Artistic representation of Matheus Müller with lettering](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/8BUWtdaeV1n1yF7Se6tJJrB-P63gEq9po2p7zkGOC_U/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODM3LXN0YXJ0LXNla3RoZXJzdGVsbHVuZy1iZWktbWF0aGV1cy1tdWVsbGVyX2QxODg4N2U3YjM:t/cb:e29d48457cf62a3d425d9051819d131170b74357/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODM3LXN0YXJ0LXNla3RoZXJzdGVsbHVuZy1iZWktbWF0aGV1cy1tdWVsbGVyLmpwZw "Portrait of Matheus Müller in classical style")  ##### 1837

### START OF CHAMPAGNE PRODUCTION

Matheus Müller starts to produce champagne in Eltville am Rhein after his sons learn the trade in Champagne.

    ![The Reidemeister & Ulrichs logo features the lettering in an elegant font on a red background.](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/ITl30JshD6Cws5MSW4Xv64ISHlGj-Xyz-BLZvoeEMAY/q:85/w:400/h:133/fn:Y3NtXzE4MzFfUl9VXzhmOGQxYzgxZmE:t/cb:a0f16370d872e3a848f9bc78f7102ad1485dd772/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi91c2VyX3VwbG9hZC8xODMxX1JfVS5qcGc "Elegant logo of Reidemeister & Ulrichs from 1831")  ##### 1831

### Foundation of Reidemeister & Ulrichs

The merger of the Bremen wine merchants "Ulrichs & Sohn" and "Wichelhausen & Reidemeister" gives rise to the trading company Reidemeister & Ulrichs.

    ![Antique label from P.A. Mumm & Co. from 1853](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/WWaH_m3YhyKuBnmuSrBFmM1GX_0pYDE3x0WCUkV9X_E/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ2VzY2hpY2h0ZW4tMTgyNy1ncnVlbmR1bmctcC1hLW11bW0tdW5kLWNvX2RhN2E4YmE3YTA:t/cb:f4c85e8e31154e19c27dac1b44e2d752adf40f55/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ2VzY2hpY2h0ZW4tMTgyNy1ncnVlbmR1bmctcC1hLW11bW0tdW5kLWNvLmpwZw "Antique label from P.A. Mumm & Co. from 1853")  ##### 1827

### ESTABLISHMENT OF CHAMPAGNE CELLAR MUMM

The sons of Frankfurt-based merchant P. A. Mumm establish the champagne cellar of the same name in Reims in the province of Champagne.

    ![Success stories 1811 Matheus Müller buys Sohlerschen Hof](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/ERTqeNIurshauBFF9S3Y6ROxyv51SZApTMjRfy3kRCg/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODExLW1hdGhldXMtbXVlbGxlci1rYXVmdC12b24tc29obGVybi1zY2hlbi1ob2ZfNzFlNTY0N2VkNw:t/cb:4ed370011ac8e0133129bcd9d9e0454d34912d24/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODExLW1hdGhldXMtbXVlbGxlci1rYXVmdC12b24tc29obGVybi1zY2hlbi1ob2YuanBn "Success stories 1811 Matheus Müller buys Sohlerschen Hof")  ##### 1811

### PURCHASE OF SOHLERN’SCHEN HOF

Wine merchant Matheus Müller purchases the von Sohlern’schen Hof in Eltville am Rhein, the origins of today’s Matheus Müller Sektkellerei.

    ![Historical depiction of a man with a serious look and folded arms](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/U--7LPumjY2-5GPeaptKIHvoaELOXWF5qIvE8R4ekgo/q:85/c:708:398.25:fp:0.5:0.24394099051633/rt:force/w:400/h:225/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODA0LWVfZl9ybDIwMjNfOGM0N2Y5ZTYxYQ:t/cb:02a082bfe6dbd75a8e6b1bcc9d58ba81574a1dba/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODA0LWVfZl9ybDIwMjMuanBn "Historical depiction of a man with a serious look and folded arms")  ##### 1804

### ACQUISITION OF EGGERS & FRANKE

With the acquisition of the Bremen-based [Eggers & Franke](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/unternehmen/eggers-franke/) Group, Rotkäppchen-Mumm assumes the reins of Germany’s leading merchant of high-quality wines and spirits.

    ![Painting of an old harbor with ships and people](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/vJ8QOk8ZHUjItBrg4SqF7NVk7JjA1mnaVIiwZHAVmAo/q:85/w:385/h:235/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODczLUpvaGFuLUVnZ2Vyc3NvaG5fcmwyMDIzXzBlNWU0NWJmNzc:t/cb:120eec0da3c22418981784771133c21b179e2d99/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xODczLUpvaGFuLUVnZ2Vyc3NvaG5fcmwyMDIzLmpwZw "Success Stories 1873 Johan Eggerssohn")  ##### 1773

### Foundation of Johan Eggers' Son

In 1776, Johan Eggers marries the widow of the founder of the Loebe wine shop, which opened in 1773. They renamed the business Johan Eggers. In the years that followed, sons and grandsons joined the flourishing business and the current name Johan Eggers Sohn was born.

    ![Ludwig von Kappf and his company in Bremen](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/nmdTy3Q1E2Vzx9_BbscAWEsbIcdOUGhZwv91W0WSNdw/q:85/w:300/h:300/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xNjkyLWx2a19ybDIwMjNfMzZiM2IxMzk3Ng:t/cb:d3e16f02880f19fee2188e84ae8a48a19788f498/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9sZ3NnZXNjaGljaHRlbi0xNjkyLWx2a19ybDIwMjMuanBn "Ludwig von Kappf and his company in Bremen")  ##### 1692

### Foundation of Ludwig von Kapff

Originally founded as a shipping company, founder Johann Nonnen changes his business model a few years later due to an incident and becomes a wine merchant. In the years that followed, sons and grandsons took over the successful company and the current name Ludwig von Kapff was born.

    ![Nordhausen: The traditional distillery of Joseph Seidel](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/1Dpps1LTffcPemaeWdqggKBhRmFRtGMQLZVJXEJBGys/q:85/w:400/h:171/fn:Y3NtX3JtLWVyZm9nc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuLTE1MDcta29ybmJyZW5udHJhZGl0aW9uLWluLW5vcmRoYXVzZW5fOTQwNjVmOGM2YQ:t/cb:94a676e3458f88edfc32c8f92fe07a0ce8cdc86b/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvRXJmb2xnc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuL1RpbWVsaW5lL3JtLWVyZm9nc2dlc2NoaWNodGVuLTE1MDcta29ybmJyZW5udHJhZGl0aW9uLWluLW5vcmRoYXVzZW4uanBn "Historic grain distillery Joseph Seidel in Nordhausen")  ##### 1507

### FIRST MENTION OF A GRAIN DISTILLERY IN NORDHAUSEN

First documented mention of a grain distillery in Nordhausen. Nordbrand Nordhausen continues the grain distillery tradition in Nordhausen to this day.

     ![Smiling faces toasting a special occasion](https://www.rotkaeppchen-mumm.de/_assets/processed/r2MsM0mBE3R09alQy_9HdabF8E_xf_OZI_KXfdSy9ew/q:85/w:400/h:300/fn:Y3NtX0dldHR5SW1hZ2VzLTk5NTQ2Nzc4Ml9ybDIwMjNfODZmZTFmYWU1Yw:t/cb:52aede532db04d4f3519a19bd7e1e2a82b6c6525/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvR2V0dHlJbWFnZXMtOTk1NDY3NzgyX3JsMjAyMy5qcGc "Cozy get-together with wine and candlelight") YOUR DIRECT LINE TO US
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